How to travel from Taebaek to Gunsan, South Korea

The distance between Taebaek and Gunsan is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Taebaek to Gunsan by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Jecheon Station then Osong Station and then to Iksan Station.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₩23,590($18)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cheongju and then to Gunsan.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₩43,245($33)
Operated by

bus Tago

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Drive

Drive to Gunsan.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance335km (208 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taebaek and Gunsan

There are several options for getting from Taebaek to Gunsan by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₩23,590 ($18) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₩65,520 ($50).

The distance between Taebaek and Gunsan is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Taebaek and Gunsan by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taebaek to Gunsan is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ₩65,520 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Taebaek and Gunsan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₩23,590 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taebaek and Gunsan. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taebaek to Gunsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jecheon Station, Osong Station and Iksan Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Korail Mugunghwa, Korail and Suseo High Speed Railway run train services between Taebaek and Gunsan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Taebaek and Gunsan. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taebaek to Gunsan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheongju and Daejeon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

bus Tago and Cheongju Bus Terminal run regular bus services between Taebaek and Gunsan. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taebaek to Gunsan. We recommend that you take the bus to Cheongju and then to Gunsan. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Gunsan is Gunsan Airport (KUV) (KUV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Gunsan. Gwangju Airport (KWJ) (KWJ) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) (CJJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Taebaek and Gunsan. The distance is around 335km (208 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taebaek to Gunsan is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ₩43,245 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taebaek and Gunsan

Transport options from Taebaek to Gunsan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
₩23,590($18)
every 4 hours323km (201 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 20m
₩43,245($33)
once daily369km (229 miles)
Bus via Cheongju6hrs
₩41,935($32)
once daily329km (204 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
₩65,520($50)
on demand335km (208 miles)

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Airports near Gunsan

The following major airports near Gunsan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Korea and internationally.

KUV
Gunsan Airport (KUV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Gunsan
KWJ
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Gunsan
CJJ
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Gunsan